South Canterbury
about the region
South Canterbury claims Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and all within, as its backyard. With a significant chunk of the Southern Alps and Main Divide within its reach, the region has fantastic access to the big hills. There are also several rock crags within spitting distance and skiing, both on and off-piste.
The section
Mid-week Wall/Crag Climbing
Crag Climbing runs during summer from 6pm until dark starting at Spur Road. For all climbing nights please text Kelly 021 243 7381 to let her know if you wish to climb. Due to low numbers at climbing nights she will only be there if she has confirmation of your attendance.
Meetings
Anyone interested in the section or its activities can visit the regular section meetings at the Police Social Room, North Street, Timaru at 8pm, 2nd last Thursday of each month except December and January.
Hut Responsibilities
South Canterbury are responsible for the Unwin Lodge maintenance programme.
They also have an interest in Murchison and Godley Huts
Library
The section has a great range of books including instruction books, early Journals and the American Climbing magazines. There is also an Instruction Video on climbing techniques, knots etc.
Gear Hire
The section has ice axes, crampons, show shovels, avalanche transceivers, snowshoes, personal locator beacons, snowstakes for hire – contact Gary Brehaut +64 (0)3 688 9399.
Committee
Chairperson
Gary Brehaut
Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 688 9399 or 027 497 8952
Gear Hire
Gary Brehaut
Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 688 9399 or 027 497 8952
Vice Chairman
Nick Wall
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 675 6103 or 027 523 9888
Secretary/Rep
Rob Moffat
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 688 1212 wk or (03) 689 8079 or 027 221 0981
Treasurer
R Mark Easton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 684 4985
Committee
Neil Harding-Roberts – [email protected] or (03) 686 2089
Roger Brown – [email protected] or (03) 686 0977
Ian Rogers – [email protected] or (03) 614 7786
Syd Woods – [email protected] or (03) 693 8093
John Wilson – [email protected] or 021 756 695
Kelly Cooney – [email protected] or (03) 971 0126
Committee/ Newsletter Editor
Kelly Cooney Email: [email protected]
Phone: 021 243 7381 or (03) 971 0126
Library
Geoff McCrostie
Phone: (03) 686 3320 or 027 191 2322
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